Fantastic location and nice condo. The lack of air conditioning in the bedrooms was a little bothersome and minor things missing were an ice maker in the freezer and a water filter or even filtering pitcher so we wouldn’t have had to purchase bottled water. However, I think it was an excellent value, and it’s hard to be too unhappy about minor inconveniences when you’re on vacation in paradise! Lots of great restaurants and cute little shops and a farmers market within walking distance were wonderful and the views from the condo were spectacular. It was cool to watch the surfers and the people were very friendly. Almost every evening at the pool there was a beautiful sunset ceremony where two older gentlemen (permanent residents at the property) played conch shells facing all directions. I highly recommend taking a private helicopter tour—- well worth the drive to Hilo. Flying over active volcanos and landing at a waterfall was an unforgettable experience. I also highly recommend going on a stargazing tour and seeking out some of the “off the beaten path” beautiful beaches. Mahalo!
Donna F.
August 2026
Location was excellent, walked to luau at Kona Reef and restaurants. The condo was equipped with everything you could need. Air conditioning was a plus since it was humid during our visit.We enjoyed sitting on the lanai and being able to see the water. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Mark G.
August 2026
Kona Reef has a great location . Easy walking to shops and dining in downtown Kona. The unit was clean and had a lot of useful items for our stay, especially the washer/dryer. Also, a great selection of beach gear (boogie boards, fins, snorkels, beach umbrella, etc.). Lovely view of sunsets and located right on the waterfront. The pool area was clean and nicely appointed. We would definitely recommend this unit.
Jan R.
August 2026
Clean and really enjoyed the A/C. Host was prompt to respond. I would book again.
Petey L.
July 2026
Gorgeous sunsets, pool sparkling clean pool, bed extremely comfortable, all the basic necessities in the kitchen, great location within walking distance to shops and restaurants, overall great accommodation!
Caris A.
July 2026
Place was as pictured. The lanai had direct view of the ocean, the condo was nicely stocked and included beach chairs, cooler and umbrella to use. Thank you
Donna W.
July 2026
Our stay in Kona was absolutely fantastic! This condo exceeded our expectations in every way. The direct oceanfront location is breathtaking. We loved waking up to the sound of the waves and ending each day with spectacular sunsets from the private lanai.The location couldn't have been better. It's within easy walking distance to Kona’s fun shops, plenty of great restaurants, and activities nearby, yet still feels peaceful and relaxing. It was also the perfect home base for exploring the entire island, with easy access to beaches, snorkeling, volcanoes and all the Big Island's amazing attractions. World famous Honl's Beach is right next door.The condo itself was spotless, comfortable and had everything we needed. The kitchen was fully stocked making it easy to prepare meals when we wanted to dine in. The oceanfront pool and spa was another highlight, a wonderful place to relax while enjoying incredible views and blowing the conch shells at sunset.Parking was easy with convenient free parking, which made coming and going completely stress-free.A special thank you to Leslie, who was an exceptional host. She was welcoming, responsive and made sure every detail was taken care of making our stay seamless from start to finish.If you're looking for an oceanfront getaway with stunning views, amazing sunsets, a perfect location and all the comforts of home, this condo is the place to stay. We should have stayed longer. We can't wait to come back!
Douglas M.
July 2026
Excellent location, beachfront, close walking distance ti town and beautiful sunsets
Karen C.
July 2026
Our second time staying at Steve and Amber’s beautiful condo was just as magical as our first stay! Sitting on the lanai, watching/listening to the ocean, taking in the stunning sunsets, walking into town for a stroll or to grab some dinner… it was all so dreamy! We love this place so much!!!!
Dana S.
July 2026
Amazing host. Beautiful property right on the clear blue ocean. Highly recommend you won’t be disappointed!
July 2026
Overall good property. Fantastic Ocean View. Older property, but well maintained. Air conditioned and it worked great. Bed was comfortable. Would book again.
Kurt L.
July 2026
Outstanding!!!
Michael M.
July 2026
We actually were switched to D22A.which we wanted to begin with. It's a great room.However the air conditioning didn't work last year and it still didn't work. With 74% to 80% humidity, it was very uncomfortable. the sheets were always damp and the floor was dirty. The bathroom had black fungus around the drain. I got that off with Lysol and Q-tip. My husband cleaned the floors when we got there which were black. I scrubbed the kitchen knobs.When we first walked in it smelled of urine. Garbage disposal has never worked. Which is fine because we don't use them. We love this room for it's view. Last year the room was much cleaner. We'd love to stay there next year. Really need air conditioning and a clean room. Oh and 4 bath towels please in stead of just 3. Thank you
Cherri R.
July 2026
I cannot really review this property. We rented this unit for our daughter's family of four. Our daughter had no complaints.
Arlen C.
July 2026
Wonderful view. Very well stocked. Just about everything one could need for the beach and snorkeling. The kitchen had just about every condiment, herb and spice one would need. Unlike some units there was no restriction on leaving unopened food upon departure which made us feel good. My only suggestion is to check whether there is work going on in neighboring units. There was when we were there (July 2026) and sometimes there was work noise after 9AM on weekdays. All in all, next time I go to Kona I am renting this unit.
Arlen C.
July 2026
Amazing view. Nice complex. Walking distance to town
Frank R.
July 2026
The view was great but noise was bad. The construction noise was the worst but also the noise from children in the pool went on way too late. If you are planning on any upcoming renovations, my suggestion would be to install a chair height toilet. This is the first time we have stayed in the C building. Price was great and we slept well on your marvelous bed. Mahalo for the great communications and allowing us to stay in your condo. View was great!
Linda S.
July 2026
What a beautiful condo! We watched the waves directly from the balcony of this penthouse condo. Perfectly clean, very nice decor, with a well-stocked kitchen. BBQs near the pool for outdoor cooking. Within a short walk to the town for shopping and restaurants. We would have given it a 5 star rating, however, there are no elevators to the top floor. Other than that, we highly recommend this lovely vacation condo!
Teri K.
July 2026
Fabulous condo! This is our second year in a row staying here and we love it even more.
Tiffany C.
July 2026
The boat was extremely responsive and the place was clean and as advertised. I would highly recommend anyone to stay there. It is a great location and well kept.
Matthew H.
July 2026
This condo is truly special. It has beautiful views of the ocean and a small public beach steps away. The host made sure we had everything we needed from beach towels to dish soap. He also provided excellent recommendations about where to eat and what to do. Our family had such a relaxing, happy time!
j b.
July 2026
We really enjoyed our stay and especially loved the location. The condo is right on the ocean, with Honl’s Beach just steps away, and we were able to easily walk into downtown Kona for restaurants, shops, and everything along Ali‘i Drive.Having convenient on-site parking was a big plus and made coming and going very easy. The pool was also a nice addition—refreshing and a great place to relax after a day of exploring.Communication with Leslie was excellent throughout our stay. Everything was clear, easy, and exactly as expected.Between the oceanfront setting, walkability to downtown Kona, easy parking, and great communication, this was a wonderful home base for our time on the Big Island.
Stephen S.
July 2026
This room is right on the beach with great views! It’s within walking distance to the downtown area with shops and food. The condo was very clean and the bed was comfortable. All appliances were nice and upgraded. They had everything needed for the pool and beach. It was just over a 2 hour drive to volcanoes NP. If we come back to the big island we will stay here again.
Ashley T.
July 2026
My 3rd time staying at Kona Reef, I love this location, walkable to downtown, good pool, amazing view from the balcony, nice condo. Sandy was very responsive. I would definitely stay here again.
Karl G.
July 2026
What an amazing time! The condo is spectacular with the most beautiful ocean views from the lanai. It was a perfect place to take in the sound of the waves and spend time watching the surfers catch a wave. It was a perfect location right next to a small beach and close to restaurants and shopping. We hope to stay again! Definitely recommend!
Irma L.
July 2026
This unit is comfortable and well-appointed. The view is perfection. We rent a unit along this strip of coast every time we come to Kona, and this is the first time we've not encountered roaches in our rental. That was wonderful! The beds were comfortable. The kitchen has ample supplies. The fridge is huge with double ice makers. We had some issues with the water temperature and the owner took care of it immediately. I can only say positive things about this property. We had a wonderful stay and we hope to return.
C S.
July 2026
Condo is clean, updated, and well appointed. Location was perfect - easy walk to the shops and easy to get out of town for exploring. Beautiful views without even leaving the property (but why wouldn’t you?)!Will by my first choice next trip to the island. Highly recommend you checking out this condo - you won’t be disappointed!
William L.
July 2026
Great location. Close to everything.
Carlito D.
July 2026
The view from the balcony was magical! The ocean was sooo close, crashing the shore right below the balcony. The view from the balcony offered views of gorgeous sunsets in the evening and fun surfboader watching in the mornings!
brenda j.
July 2026
great place for the price. lots of construction noise, but we were warned about that. would recommend
Jeremy P.
July 2026
Great location. Nice pool and grill area.
LaRae E.
July 2026
The owner was great to work with. Any question that I had, Leslie responded quickly. If I ever go back, I will definitely consider using this property again.
Franklin H.
July 2026
Great 1 bedroom condo. The views from the lanai were picture perfect. Condo had everything we needed for a perfect stay. We used the pool a few times and were very happy with the amenities. Communication was great and checking in was super smooth.
Jason R.
July 2026
Enjoyed our stay.Great location easy walk into town for shopping and restaurants.Pool was very nice overlooking the ocean. Condo was clean and well equipped. It had plenty of beach equipment including coolers. The kitchen had everything you need if you want to cook. Management company was very communicative on how to check in, directions and check out procedures.We would stay here again.
Tina l.
July 2026
This condo was great! Comfortably fit our family of 4. Beds and linens were great. Kitchen was perfectly appointed. Location was everything! Right next to small public beach and short walk to great shops and restaurants. Pool was nice and warm in June. Highly recommend!
Susan M.
July 2026
Property is nice and ideally located. Management is very communicative. Unit could be updated. Otherwise great stay.
Blair S.
July 2026
Very nice stay! The condo had everything we needed, views were beautiful. No trouble parking and very close to walk into the busy areas, but quiet at the condo. Nice pool and hot tub!
Elizabeth D.
July 2026
Great location and overall property was good. I was troubled by the broken screen door to the deck and the sliding door to the deck was hard to open and close. The overall property is undergoing renovation so there was construction noise at times. The view was awesome.
Richard S.
July 2026
We arrived to major construction which we were not aware was going on. We communicated with the property management team several times, they were of no help and frankly were not concerned. The last two weeks of our 26 day stay we could not even stay inside or outside of the condo because of jackhammers and grinding.We live very Kona Reef and have stayed here several times, however we will not be returning to this particular condo.
GOGI g.
July 2026
VERY well stocked property! They had everything we needed beyond our food, drinks, etc. Much appreciated!
Steve L.
July 2026
I'm almost lost for words, this property, if anything is underrated. We had a fantastic stay, close to everything, the view every morning was simply astonishing,everything we needed was already there, highly recommended thankyou for sharing this property with us.Joseph & Annette- New Zealand
Joseph J.
July 2026
Location was great, view and beach access was also great. Host was very communicative before trip and let us know of construction that would be going on (didn't bother us but appreciated the thought). Hopeful for future guests that this was a one off, but we were informed it had been vacant for about a month prior to us staying. Likely because of that, there were roaches in the kitchen area. It is a ground level unit so that might not have helped either. We probably killed (or tried to) a dozen roaches when there. It was gross but besides that everything else was in good order. Great AC. Also great coffee shop down the way called Berry Bird. Great location and walkable to most everything you could need.
Kaleb C.
July 2026
Beautiful property and breathtaking view of the ocean from our balcony. Loved that we were on the 3rd floor. Pool and grounds were clean, having a grill to cook on was an added bonus.
Anthony K.
July 2026
Everything was good
MANUEL
July 2026
The construction noise was very annoying. We had to change units because they started working on our unit while we were there and that was not supposed to happen. The company managing everything was very nice - not their fault. Just disappointing.
Anne C.
July 2026
Superb location in Kona. We really enjoyed sitting on the balcony and watching/listening to the ocean crash into the rocks below. Sunsets very spectacular. Apartment had everything we needed including ceiling fans, which really helped keep us cool. Within easy walking distance of coffee shops, good restaurants and other shops. Stores like Safeway and Walmart only about a 10-15 min drive away. Communication with hosts was also very good. Strongly recommended.
Jeff B.
July 2026
Property clean, with great location to walk to town. Easy to communicate with property management. Linens, towels, and beds comfortable. The only improvements I would make would be two things. Update window unit to a mini split to better cool whole condo and be much more energy efficient. And replace the indoor couch which is actually outdoor furniture with a comfortable indoor resort style couch. My husband recommends a 23000 BTU mini split air conditioner from Amazon for 1000.
Cassandra B.
June 2026
Property is great, condo is stocked well, linens, towels, and beds are good quality and made stay very comfortable. The only thing I would recommend to owner is to update air conditioner to a mini split for better cool air coverage and efficiency. The property manager was always responsive and accommodating to all requests. Will return next year and definitely stay here if condo is available.
Cassandra B.
June 2026
What a wonderful condo! The ocean view cannot be beat. It was SO convenient to walk to amazing restaurants and beach activities. The condo was comfortable with cute decor and lovely air conditioning and was spotless. We'd definitely stay here again!
Pamela G.
June 2026
We had a great experience! It was close to everything and clean. Laundry was a bonus
Lydia W.
June 2026